Battery
#1
Battery
My 2003 Escape is going on 8 years old. Have the original battery in the vehicle. Starts fine, the "eye" is green.
Winter coming up here in Northwest Jersey, can get pretty cold up here. Wondering if I should swap out the battery now before the cold weather comes or just let it go and see what happens?
In other words, if it ain't broke don't fix it.
Years ago it was unheard of a battery lasting 8 years.
Winter coming up here in Northwest Jersey, can get pretty cold up here. Wondering if I should swap out the battery now before the cold weather comes or just let it go and see what happens?
In other words, if it ain't broke don't fix it.
Years ago it was unheard of a battery lasting 8 years.
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#3
Well, you know what's going to happen with an 8 year old battery in winter. It will probably leave you stranded, at the worst possible time. Why gamble on an old old battery?
When I lived in the midwest, I would change batteries out at the 5 year mark. Still got bit by a 4 1/2 year old OEM battery that was stone dead at -20 F. You know you're in trouble when you get in, and the dome light doesn't even come on!
Last week I decided to check my records and see how old the batteries in my trucks were. They were 6 and 7 years old. Never meant to let them go that long! So I swapped both of them out. I have been using so-called 8 year batteries.
Back in the '70's a battery that lasted 4 years was a real trooper! And in the '60's, I think you could get a good 24 month battery if you were willing to pay for it.
When I lived in the midwest, I would change batteries out at the 5 year mark. Still got bit by a 4 1/2 year old OEM battery that was stone dead at -20 F. You know you're in trouble when you get in, and the dome light doesn't even come on!
Last week I decided to check my records and see how old the batteries in my trucks were. They were 6 and 7 years old. Never meant to let them go that long! So I swapped both of them out. I have been using so-called 8 year batteries.
Back in the '70's a battery that lasted 4 years was a real trooper! And in the '60's, I think you could get a good 24 month battery if you were willing to pay for it.
#4
I have the BXT-40R battery in my Escape, OEM battery I presume. It is a 100 month battery which is about 8 years and a few months. Saying that I am right on the money with this battery still performing. The vehicle was purchased in November of 2002 so I am coming up on the 8 year mark on this battery.
Not so sure I want to purchase another BXT-40R battery, they are pretty expensive at about $140, but think if I shop around can get one somewhat cheaper. Reason is even though the vehicle running great now, I don't it will be in another 8 years! I can probably pick up an aftermarket battery for less than half the price of a BXT-40R.
Not so sure I want to purchase another BXT-40R battery, they are pretty expensive at about $140, but think if I shop around can get one somewhat cheaper. Reason is even though the vehicle running great now, I don't it will be in another 8 years! I can probably pick up an aftermarket battery for less than half the price of a BXT-40R.
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I got exactly five years from the time of purchase on the 12V OEM battery in my '05. My '06 is over five years now and still working fine. They are both 60 month batteries.
I bought my '97 F250 in August 2004. The seller didn't mention a new battery but it is still going strong. No intention to change it until I get stranded this winter....
I bought my '97 F250 in August 2004. The seller didn't mention a new battery but it is still going strong. No intention to change it until I get stranded this winter....
#6
Update on BXT-40R cost. A Ford dealership near me has them for $109 which is not bad. He can get me the another Motorcraft battery for the Escape BX something else for $89. For $20 I will go with what I have in the vehicle now.
Now just to decide to wait until it dies or change it before the snow and ice flies...
Now just to decide to wait until it dies or change it before the snow and ice flies...
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My 2003 Escape is going on 8 years old. Have the original battery in the vehicle. Starts fine, the "eye" is green.
Winter coming up here in Northwest Jersey, can get pretty cold up here. Wondering if I should swap out the battery now before the cold weather comes or just let it go and see what happens?
In other words, if it ain't broke don't fix it.
Years ago it was unheard of a battery lasting 8 years.
Winter coming up here in Northwest Jersey, can get pretty cold up here. Wondering if I should swap out the battery now before the cold weather comes or just let it go and see what happens?
In other words, if it ain't broke don't fix it.
Years ago it was unheard of a battery lasting 8 years.
#10
Did you replace your battery, and with what? I've got a 2003 Escape with 80k on it and just replaced tires, and the tire shop said I should put in a new battery. I didn't even realize it, but it's the original battery! I'm wondering it I should replace it, and with what... another motorcraft or a different battery. It's 9 years old, but seems to work fine. I'm in so cal, so we don't have winters.
No, haven't changed my old battery yet, going to have the cranking amps checked very soon though. Not sure if I am keeping the Escape either, looking at the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4-Door with its new engine. Much more vehicle for the money than a comparable Ford Escape. Need to test drive one also.
#11
Short drives kill a battery. My '09 grocery getter only has 6,100 miles on it!
It's a 590CCA battery and I had been watching/checking it at only 370CCA. I had a series of multiple dealer visits for warranty work and all of a sudden the CCA jumped to over 590CCA.
I thought that there had been a loose cable but I later found that the dealer must have noticed the low CCA and dropped a new one in. My paperwork never showed that because of the repeated visits for the same problem but the Ford Oasis System did.
It's a 590CCA battery and I had been watching/checking it at only 370CCA. I had a series of multiple dealer visits for warranty work and all of a sudden the CCA jumped to over 590CCA.
I thought that there had been a loose cable but I later found that the dealer must have noticed the low CCA and dropped a new one in. My paperwork never showed that because of the repeated visits for the same problem but the Ford Oasis System did.
#12
My 03 OEM Escape LTD battery just gave up the ghost this summer. (8 years is pretty darned good.) I bought the Escape used with 120K on the clock and don't plan on having it another 120K so I put in a Costco 590 CCA battery. They rated pretty well in Consumer Reports and the new Kirkland battery was only $72.00. It has a 36 mo warranty.
I also bought a Costco Kirkland battery for my Suburban in 09 no probs so far. The previous Delco bat I purchased only went 2 yrs in that vehicle - which was very disappointing as it was OEM and much more expensive.
I also bought a Costco Kirkland battery for my Suburban in 09 no probs so far. The previous Delco bat I purchased only went 2 yrs in that vehicle - which was very disappointing as it was OEM and much more expensive.
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